block up
Third Person
blocks up
Present Participle
blocking up
Past Tense
blocked up
Past Participle
blocked up
2
to become obstructed or clogged, typically preventing normal movement or flow
- Traffic started to block up, making it impossible to reach the meeting on time.
- The pipes in the house began to block up, slowing down the water flow.
- The drain blocked up after the heavy rain, causing flooding in the street.
- If the arteries block up, it can lead to serious health complications.
- My nose blocks up every time I catch a cold.